Las Crucen attacked by 'interested home buyer'

LAS CRUCES — A 72-year-old Las Cruces man who is selling his home was beaten and robbed Sunday afternoon by a man who said he was interested in buying his home, according to police.

The unidentified man was flown to an El Paso hospital. The extent of his injuries was not known by a Las Cruces Police Department spokesperson.

A family member, who declined be identified for fear of retaliation, said the man was beaten with a pipe and that his wallet and keys were stolen during the attack on Monte Vista Avenue. The family member added that the man was able to cross the street to call police after the attack.